Principal
Sara Ridenour
AIA, LEED AP BD+C
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“The spaces we occupy influence our attitude and mood. By prioritizing openness, clear wayfinding, and transparency, architects and designers can create spaces that reduce stress and promote a healthier community.”
Sara Ridenour cares deeply about community. Since her start at Ballinger in 2006, she has used that passion to propel projects that help clients like NewYork-Presbyterian and the University of Maryland create innovative communities of care. Her ability to navigate complexity has helped her orchestrate multi-disciplinary teams for initiatives that focus on patient experience, equity, and environmental stewardship. An active member of Ballinger’s community engagement efforts, Sara is committed to putting her signature on spaces that provide modern solutions, future flexibility, and promote wellness for all.
featured projects
![Exterior of Grand View Hospital at dusk](/_ipx/f_jpeg,s_2560x1707/https://www.ballinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/19079_00_N154_medium.jpg)
Grand View Hospital Opens New Pavilion
June 01, 2023
![Rendering of exterior of Inova Alexandria Hospital](/_ipx/f_jpeg,s_2560x1440/https://www.ballinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/3-Hospital_EXT-ENTRY-Night_R5-scaled.jpg)
Design Plans for Inova Alexandria Hospital at Landmark Officially Released
December 13, 2022
![Portrait of Sara](/_ipx/f_jpeg,s_2560x1481/https://www.ballinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/BALLINGER-LOWRES-3455-web.jpg)
Sara Ridenour Promoted to Principal
February 10, 2022
![Architectural rendering of the lobby of Grand View Health](/_ipx/f_jpeg,s_2560x1408/https://www.ballinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/19079_00_N3-scaled-1.jpg)
Grand View Health Expansion Tops Out
October 18, 2021
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Welcome Addition
August 06, 2021
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Cohen Hospital Shortlisted for Interior Design Best of Year Award
December 22, 2020
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Judging a Book by Its Cover
November 02, 2020
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NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns Opens
August 03, 2020
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Maternity Center Offers Privacy and Distancing to All
July 31, 2020
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Patient-Centric Design
July 17, 2020
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Accelerating Change through Evidence-Based Design
June 25, 2020
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DHK Center Wins BD+C Building Team Award
May 20, 2020
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David H. Koch Center Achieves LEED Gold
March 04, 2020
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Spark Mentorship Match Day
February 13, 2020
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NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center Wins Award of Merit
November 03, 2019
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Grand View Health Announces Expansion Plans
September 26, 2019
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Trauma Informed Design Solutions for Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Services
July 02, 2019
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NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center Wins European Healthcare Design Awards
June 21, 2019
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NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center Receives Top Award
June 17, 2019
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European Healthcare Design Awards Recognize NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center
June 01, 2019
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NewYork-Presbyterian’s Imaging and Surgical Suite Provides First-of-its-Kind Clinical Care
May 31, 2019
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NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center featured on ArchDaily
April 17, 2019
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Partnership with Spark Recognized by Philadelphia Business Journal
April 04, 2019
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NewYork-Presbyterian Ambulatory Care Center Cover Story in Healthcare Design
March 05, 2019
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NewYork-Presbyterian Sets the Bar for Contemporary Hospital Design
September 21, 2018
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NewYork-Presbyterian’s David H. Koch Center Featured in Metropolis
September 13, 2018
![DHK@NYP interior](/_ipx/f_jpeg,s_2560x1920/https://www.ballinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/11039_01_N45_medium.jpg)
NYP’s David H. Koch Center named Best Healthcare Project of 2018 by ENR
August 14, 2018
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NewYork-Presbyterian’s Operating Room of the Future featured in The Wall Street Journal
May 29, 2018
![Cooper University Hospital Ballinger](/_ipx/f_jpeg,s_2560x1919/https://www.ballinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/14090_00_N9_slider.jpg)
Ballinger Projects Featured in Building Design + Construction
February 16, 2018
![Academic Medical Centers - Ballinger](/_ipx/f_jpeg,s_2560x1927/https://www.ballinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/09004_00_N78_web.jpg)
Ballinger Helps Academic Medical Centers Move Beyond State-of-the-Art to Anticipate the Road Ahead
October 06, 2015
![LEED Gold - Ballinger](/_ipx/f_jpeg,s_2560x2043/https://www.ballinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/UMMC_Gold_500w800h.jpg)
UMMC Shock Trauma Achieves LEED Gold
July 28, 2015